Integers, Opposites, & Absolute Value

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What is the definition of absolute value?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

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How is the absolute value of a number represented?

Back

The absolute value of a number 'x' is represented as |x|.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

Evaluate the absolute value: |5|

Back

5.

Front

Evaluate the absolute value: |-5|

Back

5.

Front

What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction.

Front

What is the opposite of -7?

Back

7.

Front

If a number is positive, what is its opposite?

Back

The opposite of a positive number is a negative number of the same magnitude.

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If a number is negative, what is its opposite?

Back

The opposite of a negative number is a positive number of the same magnitude.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–3|

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3.